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Location in Greater LondonBrentford sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Brentford
Brentford is a town in Greater London, England. Addresses here fall under the TW9 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Kew and Gunnersbury.
Around 23,855 people live in Brentford, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Brentford sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Brentford
Brentford is served by 562 schools. Windham Nursery School and Broomfield House School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Brentford
Property prices average £1.1M across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £532K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brentford
Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Brentford, with 231 incidents logged in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Brentford
Brentford falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.
Healthcare in Brentford
There are 80 GP surgeries within three miles of Brentford, the nearest being Albany Practice (0.7 miles away).
Local Data for Brentford
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Property Prices 3,170 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the TW9 postcode area.
Household Income in Brentford ONS 2023
The average total household income in Brentford is approximately £78,014 a year before tax, 41% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £53,829. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £53,829.
Businesses in Brentford ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,416 active businesses based in Brentford, around 59 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 39 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Brentford IMD 2025
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Brentford among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.
Crime in Brentford 921 crimes · April 2026
Reported crime in Brentford is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Brentford
Of the 11,003 households in and around Brentford, 42% are owned, 29% are socially rented and 29% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Brentford.